Will County Medical Reserve Corps

Mission Statement

The Medical Reserve Corps supports the mission of the Health Department to prevent disease and promote a healthier environment. It is directed to provide a readied volunteer force that can assist the agency's professionals during times of critical events that threaten the public's well-being.

The Medical Reserve Corps:

• will allow the Health Department to extend its professional services and resources in response to increased public health concerns.
• will provide organizational structure and promote appropriate training of volunteers.
• provides healthcare professionals and others an organized mechanism through which they can volunteer.
• provides orientation and position training with hands-on experience through drills and exercises.